5 Smooches!
Synopsis
In the final novel of the Night Owl Trilogy from bestselling author M. Pierce, can a passion that has withstood many ordeals become a love strong enough to last a lifetime?
At twenty-nine, Matt Sky is trying to return to normal, having faked his death and come back to life. He and Hannah move to a simple house in the suburbs, and strive to grow their relationship into something durable and honest. They become more and more entangled, in the best ways possible.
At twenty-eight, Hannah finally has the life she’s always wanted: she’s pursuing her career as a literary agent at Granite Wing Agency, she is writing her first solo novel, and she is living with her hot, passionate lover. For the first time, Matt and Hannah are able to explore intimacy without inhibitions—without lies, secrets, or jealousy—and the results are explosive.
Still life together is not as easy as it seems. Matt is estranged from his brothers in the wake of his cruel stunt; Seth Sky, embittered by his failed pursuit of Hannah, makes a play for Hannah’s sister; and the topic of Hannah’s novel—her relationship with Matt and the Sky family—is driving a wedge between her and Matt. The lovers are devoted to one another, having come through many ordeals, but is their bond strong enough to last a lifetime?
Review
How do you begin to write a review for the last book in one of the most amazing erotic series you have ever read? It is damn hard, I tell you. I read After Dark two weeks ago and I have been stewing over it. Going over my notes again and again. The truth is, is that this book is the best in the series which freaks me out. I want to do this book justice. On top of that, I am sad. So so sad. It is over. It is time to hop off of the Matt and Hannah train but I am not ready. It feels like their relationship just began. It feels like a million things have happened. It feels like the beginning and the end.
After Dark picks up pretty much where Last Light ended. A huge proposal and even bigger misunderstanding between Matt and Hannah. Also Matt is hiding things again.
EXHIBITIONISM
I want to fuck her with an audience.
It does seem to be his method of operation and one of very reasons we love his character so much. He is so incredibly flawed and somehow that draws me to his dark personality all the more.
HUMILIATION
I want to see her at the end of a leash.
But really. Doesn’t he realize that at this point in the game there is pretty much nothing that he could do or feel that would shock sweet Hannah? She knows him through and through, even if he doesn’t think she does.
PUNISHMENT
When she’s bad, I want to tell her so. I want to take out my anger on her gorgeous body.
I am constantly aching.
She accepts Matt and all his idiosyncrasies. Even his most wicked wants and thoughts couldn’t possible chase his Little Bird away.
Matt’s secrets are not really the meat of this story, though. The real story is about coming together honestly, the future and what it holds. Hate. Grief. Love. I have to admit M. Pierce really through me for a loop with this one. After Dark is ridiculously surprising is so many wonderful ways.
“My heart can barely hold you.”
But it was in so many ways completely heart wrenching and took a turn that I totally didn’t expect. It was crushing and I found myself laying in bed surrounded by tissues wanting to cuddle Matt and pat Hannah on the back.
Didn’t Matt and I play with death once? We did. I lied and pretended; he wore it like a cheap Halloween mask.
Now it came to collect.
And the sex. God, it was so sexy. The eroticism this time around took this book to a whole new level. As always every scene was beautifully written; put there to inspire the deepest and darkest of emotions within us.
“Fear kept my eyes closed, but I longed to look at him: shirtless, aroused, wielding that black whip.
In my mind’s eye, he looked…beautiful.”
M. Pierce writes a dramatic erotic romance like no other. I am so incredibly sad that this beautiful story with two of my most favorite characters ever is over. But the ending might have just been worth it. It was just gorgeous. And kinda perfect.
“It’s a good story, Matt. It’s an even better life.”
~Amie
